Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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LAHIAN MARIA DE RIVAS Ritas University of Pennsylvania Maria has that calm nonchalance we all envy— nothing worries her. Xot so most of us! She reserved her pep tor the hockey field and driving her topless red buggy. Maria Louisa probably holds the tardiness championship of the class—without any close competitors. Oh! and by the way—don’t you love her hair? Basketball (2. 3, 4); Choi US (I. 2); Travel Club (1); Class Basketball (1). KATHERINE O. HUBER “Kay” Oberlin Kay bewails the fact that she looks so young, but think how much longer that gives us to like her—and like her we do. She is one of our Old Faithfuls at hockey. Kay’s interest left school some time ago, but she still collects data (pronounced date-a). She’s a great little girl, even if she always forgets her lipstick and has to borrow one. Hockey (3, 4); A. (I. T. Review (4); Math Chib (4); Latin Club (1, 2); Hi-Y (3. 4); Junior Dance Committee. GERTRUDE ANNA HIRSCH 4 Gertie” Drcxel Gertie” is small but every inch of her is of the best. And when curly headed (natural too) Gertrude is around, you are almost sure to see her friend Mary Burke with her. True, she cannot be heard above the rest of the crowd, but just get acquainted with her and you won’t want to know a nicer girl. Hockey Class (3); Class Basketball (3); I-atin Club (1. 2); Girls’ Chorus (I. 2); Math Club (4). JOSEPH A. HUGHES “Joe” University of Pennsylvania What’s the French homework for today?” Yes, that’s Joe.” French and Mary are his favorite subjects for conversation. Joe can answer questions, too. if the spirit moves him—just ask Mr. Drake. Have you ever tried to argue with Joe? He just argues and argues and he always seems to win out, too—no wonder lie’s such a good debater. Class Basketball (3. 1); Baseball (4); Debating (4); Survey- ing (4); Golf Team (4). Twenty-seven

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LAH I AN GIFFORD GRAHAM HALE “Giff” Pam I f you happen to pass room 43 some Friday and hear a pleasant voice proclaiming La Seance est ouverte,” you’ll know it’s Gifford, president of the French Club, mainstay of the Garnet and Grav sttiff, as well as of the Lahian staff, and Miss McCullough's prize Knglish pupil. We're proud of Giff’’—he got a semester average of A in English. Garnet and Gray (-1); Year Book (-1); Latin Club (2); Math Club (3 4); Dramatics t4); Airplane Club (1, 3); I.c Ccrclc Krancais (4); National Honor Society (4). HELEN MILDRED HILLMAN Pat” Virginia State College Have you met Helen, yet? If you haven’t you have a pleasant experience to look forward to. When it's a question of a good all-round sport and a hard worker. 11 den is unexcelled. As for a friend, a truer one couldn’t he found. Add to this a bit of humor and some smiles and we have one of the most pleasant girls in L. H. S. Class Basketball (2. 3). DOROTHY A. HARDEGAN )ot” This amiable girl is noted for her dark hair and long lashes. Boys, beware when she comes along, for you’re likely to fall hard! She may be quiet in school but did you ever notice her those Thursday mornings, which day, according to Mr. Christ, is the morning after the night before? Dot” will take a lot of sunshine from the halls of Lansdowne when she leaves. Commercial Club (3, 4); Biology Club (2); Etiquette Club (2); General Science Club (1). CHARLES B. HARDING. JR. “CB” Penn Charles and Dave Jones—iwo inseparable buddies. The reason is simple—a common interest in Friend’s Central. Charles has other interests, too. and one of them is debating. He can convince any judge that compulsory unemployment insurance would be the worst of all evils. Fver tried debate tactics with Miss Cook. Charles? Maybe she’d succumb, too. Latin Club (2, 3. 4); Math Club (3. 4): I.e Ccrclc Krancais (4); Chess Club (3, 4); Debating (4). Twenty-six

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LAH I AN MILLARD H. JACKSON Bud Friends Central Before you is “Bud,” the old Beau Brummel and his beautiful golden locks! Here is one of the most popular members of our class, who attends so many social functions he can’t get all his homework done. Miss McCullough had to give him a “D” one time, and did he blush for shame ? Football (3. 4); Student Council (2); Dance Committee (3, 4); Manager of Coif (2. 3. 4); Math Club (4). CHARLOTTE RUTH IRWIN “Chots Drexel Institute If all blondes were like Charlotte, it would he easy to see why gentlemen prefer them. Besides her blonde hair, she has all the necessary accessories, including a lovable personality. She is a commercial student who adds a bright spot to typing and shorthand, a touch that is badly needed and very welcome. Music Club (1); Etiquette Club (1); Commercial Club (3, 4). KATHARINE VIRGINIA IREY Kitty Lutherville Kit” is one of the art department’s old standbys, for when it’s a question of some art work to be done, she is always there. She seems to paint on everything from gym shoes to stage scenery. “Kit also goes in for dramatics and every-one agrees that she’s perfection itself in taking character roles. I.ahian (3, 4); Drama Club (3, 4); Chorus (1. 2); I.atin Club (1, 2). LEWIS N. JACK Lew Carnegie Tech. “Lew” is one of the silent men of the class—that is. when he's in school. Did you ever see him dance? ‘ Lew” always aims to have a good time and his lessons sometimes sutTcr hut he always passes just the same. Have you ever tried selling our formula. Lew? It might be very profitable. Baseball (2, 4); Class Baseball (3); Garnet and Gray (4); Drama Club (2, 3); Math Club (3. 4); Sage Crew (3. 4); Football (2, 3). Twenty-eight